Odziemek v. Wesely

SHEPARD, Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment following a jury verdict. The verdict was in favor of plaintiff Odziemek, but awarded him only nominal damages of $1.00. Judgment was entered awarding defendant Wesely costs of $874.25 and attorney fees of $5,868. We affirm.

Odziemek alleged Wesely had assaulted and battered him and sought general damages of $200,000, punitive damages of $50,-000, and special damages of approximately $1,000. Wesely answered denying the allegations and requested attorney fees pursuant to I.C. § 12-121. Wesely, approximately 47 days prior to trial, made an offer…